For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 796 students in Yoakum, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Yoakum, TX are Yoakum Intermediate School and Yoakum J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yoakum, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Yoakum have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Yoakum, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yoakum Intermediate School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
208 Aubrey St
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-2741
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-2741
Gr: 3-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Yoakum J High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Koether Dr
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-3111
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-3111
Gr: 6-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
701 W Grand Ave
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-2011
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-2011
Gr: 1-2 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Yoakum, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Dewitt-lavaca Special Ed Co-op (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
402 Hubbard St
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-2854
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-2854
Gr: PK-12 | 13 students
G O A L S Program (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
402 Hubbard St
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-2854
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-2854
Gr: 1-7 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Yoakum, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Yoakum, TX include Yoakum Intermediate School and Yoakum J High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Yoakum?
3 public elementary schools are located in Yoakum.
What is the racial composition of students in Yoakum?
Yoakum public elementary schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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